Lotus Baby Birth Services

About 6 moon cycles ago, I decided to make the switch from disposable tampons and pads to a menstrual cup and cloth pads. After himing and hawing for about a year, I finally read an article about all the chemicals in the disposables. Now, I use cloth diapers on my babies for three reasons; cost, better for Mother Earth and no chemicals. Doesn't it make sense to give myself the same attention? I thought so, and this is what led me to make the switch.

I was so hesitant, mostly because of the *gross* factor. I mean, it has to be gross, right? Like with all things new, I had the fear of the unknown. Then, the last time I needed to buy some "supplies", I decided that it was the last time that I was going to spend $15-$20 on chemicals that are not only hurting me, but are hurting Mother Earth, as well.

I started using a cup (whom will remain nameless) that I think was too big. It took me a couple of months to get it right and had to wear a back-up cloth pad (which is a whole other blog post!). The first couple of times I tried, I just couldn't get it right. One time it made me have cramps, I knew that I must have had in wrong. Other times, I could totally feel it and it was uncomfortable. Then, I got it right. I knew I had it right because I couldn't *really* feel it. I mean, I think it was too big, so I always knew it was there, but it was no longer really noticeable and uncomfortable. And there were no leaks. It was great, but I knew that I had to start looking for a smaller one.

One of my favorite online stores, Domino Pads, sells a cup called Lunette. I like that it came in Clear, Blue, or Green. It comes in Size 1 and Size 2. Size 1 is recommended for light to medium flow or for women who have never had intercourse. Size 2, their bestseller, is recommended for medium to heavy flow. Well, generally, I would fit into Size 2, but in comparing the sizes with the other cup; I decided to give Size 1, in blue, a try. I am glad that I did. I do have a heavy flow, but it contained it perfectly and it was a perfect fit.

Overall, I am so happy with the Lunette. I wore it from start to finish with my last cycle (cleaning it about every 8 hours!), including overnight, without a back-up pad and it never leaked. It is so much cleaner than tampons and disposable pads, and it is so nice waking up clean in the morning. I will keep the other cup, but don't anticipate that I will need to use it again. I will never go back to tampons or disposables pads and regret that it took me this long to use a cup. I started my moon cycle when I was 11, so that ismany years that I was putting chemicals on and in one of the most important body parts, so much money spent on supplies and so much waste put into Mother Earth. I will add, too, that I do not dread it when I know my cycle is coming and I get a lot less cramps right beforehand and during. My cycles are actually *nice*. I just put the cup in and go. It is really that simple once you get the hang of it! And it is so NOT gross!!

I highly recommend the Lunette Cup! You can order it either at Domino Pads or on the Lunette website. Oh and one last thing, Caron at Lunette, was wonderful to work with! Very nice!                                                          

I am so excited to be able to offer a Lunette Cup in any size/color to a lucky winner! In order to win, there are some things you need to do!

Mandatory Entry: In a comment below, tell me why you want to use a Lunette Cup, which color you would choose and the size, and something about the company. You can visit the Lunette website for answers. Be sure to include an email address so I know how to contact you if you are the winner!

Extra Entries: Please leave a separte comment for each entry (ie, if it is worth 3 entries, leave 3 comments)

Worth 1 extra entry: Like Lotus Baby Birth Services on Facebook and come back here and tell me that you did.

Worth 1extra entry: Like Lunette on Facebook, tell them that I sent you and come back here and tell me that you did.

Worth 2 extra entries: Become a member of my blog and comment here telling me that you did.

Worth 3 extra entries: Tag Lotus Baby Birth Services in your Facebook status and suggest to all of your friends that they like LBBS on Facebook and come here to enter the giveaway. They need to tell me on FB that you sent them. Come back here and tell me that you tagged LBBS in your status.

Make sure you leave your email address in each comment so I know how to get ahold of you! This giveaway will end at 11:59 pm EST on 1/30/2011. I will choose the winner using Random.org and they will have 48 hours to contact me. If I haven't heard from you, I will pick another winner. Open to US residents only!